Temporary Sweet Potato Research Technician

This job posting is for a summer, full-time Assistant Research Technician position with the Sweetpotato Breeding and Genetics lab at NCSU. Our lab is a leading force in breeding new sweetpotato varieties for the growers in North Carolina, as well as those growing sweetpotato around the world! We apply both traditional and molecular breeding techniques to solve emerging problems in the field such as pathogens, drought, and changing markets. Our website: https://potatoes.cals.ncsu.edu/

The advertised position will revolve around our sweetpotato summer research season. Primary duties include assisting with transplanting, collecting, weighing, rating, grading and organization of harvested sweetpotatoes on research farms. A strong work ethic and the ability to lift 50 pounds are critical. As our research program is based in Raleigh, there will be substantial amounts of paid travel time to research stations associated with this position (transportation is provided). Typical days include 1.5 hours of travel to research stations, followed by an 8 hour work day in the field, and a 1.5 hour drive back. We'll limit hours to around 40/week. Assisting with plant care and propagation in the greenhouse, as well as occasional lab work will also be expected. Additional duties include maintenance of greenhouse equipment and organization of storage areas.

We are looking for applicants to commit from May until August. If student schedules allow before or after that period for part time work, that may also be considered. Benefits are not included in this position.

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